Gianluigi Donnarumma sends Instagram message amid Chelsea talks over summer transfer

Chelsea have opened talks with AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma in regards to a summer transfer.

That is according to latest reports, as the Blues are showing an interest in signing the Italy international.

And they won't have to pay a single penny.

This is because Donnarumma is out-of-contract at the San Siro at the end of the current season, meaning he could leave on a free transfer and is able to speak with teams outside of Italy in regards to signing a pre-contract.

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The aforementioned report states that the Blues have started talks with Donnarumma and are hoping to convince the 21-year-old to seal a move to Stamford Bridge ahead of next season.

Despite bolstering their goalkeeping options with the signing of Edouard Mendy from French outfit Rennes during the summer, it would appear that are keen to make further improvements.

Whilst a number of Chelsea supporters are getting excited about the prospect of a new goalkeeper arriving, Donnarumma has managed to remain tight-lipped amid all the rumours.

Although, he has been active on social media amid speculation that he's in talks with the west London outfit.

However, it's not been to address rumours about his future.

Reflecting on what was a difficult 2020 for most, Donnarumma took to Instagram and wished everyone a Happy New Year.

"After a difficult year like the one experienced, I wish all of us a different, indeed normal, 2021," he wrote. "Because the thing we need most is normality.

"And for us, who are ready to face the new year with the same spirit, grit and determination as always, the norm would be to be able to get our fans back to the stadium as soon as possible.

"Happy 2021 to all."

For Chelsea to sign Donnarumma, then the keeper will have to have a change of heart after recently outlining his intention to stay at AC Milan for a "long time".

"My agent will talk to the club, there's no problem," he told DAZN back in November.

"I want to stay at Milan for a long time, but we'll see what the club decides. I want to relish this moment as long as I can."